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Y378 HPL

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,427 mi
Last recorded124,427 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY378 HPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 124,427 miles

front disca are worn

rear discs are badly worn and pitted

Pass 25 May 2010 111,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 May 2010 111,846 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 93,377 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE SHOULDER

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND TOUCHING NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE HOSE

Pass 1 May 2008 69,465 miles

front discs getting thin

low tread on inside of nearside front tyre

slight play in rear axle bushes

Fail 1 May 2008 69,462 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs getting thin

low tread on inside of nearside front tyre

slight play in rear axle bushes

Pass 30 May 2007 56,835 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear No plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2006 48,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y378 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y378 HPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y378 HPL registered?

Y378 HPL is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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